QCIM3 on December 04, 2011 - My First Full Marathon Experience

I would like to re-post/share my first Full Marathon (42K) experience last Quezon City International Marathon 2011, this was a post from my running blog, Runners Toe.
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December 04, 2011 at QCIM3 - I conquered my FIRST FULL MARATHON with official finish time of 5:01:15.

I was aiming for a sub 5Hour finish for my first FM but I was short of more than a minute. I am still happy of my results, the route was very challenging with lots of elevation especially at the La Mesa Park and UP Diliman campus and not to exclude the ever famous "killer highway" Commonwealth Avenue with a deceiving elevation.

Plus the unending rain which started at around 7:30 AM, that time I was already at around Ever Gotesco Commonwealth.

This is my photo documentary of my first Full Marathon at the Quezon City International Marathon. For more pics, please visit my Facebook page or click HERE.

Before the 42k gun start. Photo credits to Grace Lao

Inside UP Diliman campus after two turns

At the La Mesa Park, uphill before U turn

After exit of La Mesa Dam

Just outside the La Mesa Dam main gate

Few seconds after crossing the Finish Line

After 5:01H running my 1st FM

With fellow marathoner Grace Lao

With the PF peepz 

It was a memorable first full marathon, nice route elevations, great views of the La Mesa Park and UP Diliman and a cool rainy weather.

See you on the road guys!


UPDATES!

Race Results:

QCIM3 2011 – Race Results

Photo Links:
Quezon City International Marathon Photos – c/o Pinoy Fitness
Quezon City International Marathon Photos – c/o Philippine TeamKaripas
Quezon City International Marathon Photos – c/o Lestsky

Updates source from www.pinoyfitness.com